“Thank you for calling our free clinic. How can I help you?” I have spent countless hours listening to the pleas of people in desperate need of medical attention, often with nowhere else to go. Our free clinic in Maryland provides comprehensive care free of cost to those who are uninsured and meet our eligibility criteria. Part of the screening process, though, is determining why someone might be uninsured and helping connect them to other resources that could assist them. To many, it can be surprising why patients might lack health insurance, ...

Our aging global population has the potential to enrich our communities, strengthen intergenerational relationships, and help preserve our cultural heritage. However, to realize this promise, our aging population needs a group of professionals such as geriatric psychiatrists who are trained to care for older adults with mental health, addiction, and other neuropsychiatric problems. Such geriatric mental health specialists can help provide crucial expertise and support to primary care providers and allied ...

The intentional implementation of green spaces originated in elite classes of society when intricate gardens used for strolling and hunting exhibited the pinnacle of wealth and status. The development of Western and socialist nations led to a further emphasis on public spaces geared toward leisure and recreation in an outdoor setting. Historically, the creation of public parks in urban settings was intended to enhance lifestyles and material representations of a ...

A diagnosis of arthritis-associated pain or disability is a frequent reason for a primary care visit. Even when not the chief concern, arthritis is present as a comorbid condition in approximately 50% of older adults with other commonly occurring chronic conditions, including COPD, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. A significant challenge for health care systems, managing these conditions effectively requires addressing both ...